Convert JPG to AVIF Online
Convert JPG to AVIF - The next-gen image format with superior compression.
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How JPG to AVIF works
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About JPG to AVIF conversion
AVIF (AV1 Image File Format) is the newest and most efficient raster image format for web use, derived from the AV1 video codec developed by the Alliance for Open Media. AVIF achieves 20–50% smaller file sizes compared to JPEG at equivalent visual quality, outperforming even WebP for most photographic content.
AVIF also offers HDR (High Dynamic Range) support, 12-bit colour depth, and both lossy and lossless modes - Capabilities that JPEG simply cannot match. For web developers targeting modern browsers, AVIF represents the state of the art in efficient image delivery. Browser support reached 90%+ in 2024, covering Chrome 85+, Firefox 93+, Edge 121+, and Safari 16+.
The trade-off is encoding time. AVIF encoding is computationally intensive -typically 5–30× slower than JPEG encoding. For online conversion of individual images this is barely noticeable, but for batch processing thousands of images on a server, encoding time becomes significant. AVIF is also not universally supported yet in all email clients and older browsers, where JPG fallbacks remain important.
Where AVIF comes from
AVIF (AV1 Image File Format) was finalised in February 2019 by the Alliance for Open Media — a consortium including Google, Netflix, Amazon and Mozilla. It wraps a still frame of AV1 video in an ISO base media container, inheriting AV1's royalty-free licensing and aggressive compression. AVIF typically delivers 50 percent smaller files than JPEG at equal visual quality and outperforms WebP and HEIC at low bitrates. Chrome shipped support in 2020, Firefox in 2021 and Safari in 2022, making AVIF the first truly modern web image format with broad browser backing.
JPG vs AVIF at a glance
| JPG | AVIF | |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossy DCT (1992) | AV1 lossy or lossless (2019) |
| Transparency | None | Full alpha channel |
| Typical file size (12 MP photo) | 3-5 MB | 0.8-1.5 MB at visual parity |
| Best for | Universal compatibility | Modern web, mobile data savings |
| Animation | No | Yes (AVIS) |
| Bit depth | 8-bit | 8, 10 or 12-bit HDR |
| Browser support | Universal | Chrome 85+, Firefox 93+, Safari 16+ |
Real-world workflow — E-commerce team cuts page weight by 60 percent
- Audit product catalogue: 3,000 hero JPGs at 350 KB each
- Batch convert to AVIF at quality 60
- Serve via picture element with JPG fallback for old browsers
- Lighthouse score jumps from 62 to 91 on mobile
Recommended conversion settings
| Use case | Settings |
|---|---|
| Web hero image | Quality 55-65, 4:2:0 chroma, sRGB |
| Mobile thumbnail | Quality 45, 4:2:0, max 200 px wide |
| HDR display content | 10-bit, 4:2:2, Rec. 2100 PQ |
| Lossless archive | Lossless mode, 4:4:4 chroma |
Where will your AVIF file open?
| Platform | JPG | AVIF |
|---|---|---|
| macOS Preview | ✓ | ✓ |
| Windows Photos | ✓ | ~ |
| Outlook (desktop) | ✓ | ✗ |
| Gmail | ✓ | ~ |
| iPhone Photos | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android gallery | ✓ | ✓ |
| Photoshop | ✓ | ~ |
| Chrome/Safari/Firefox | ✓ | ✓ |
| Slack/Discord | ✓ | ~ |
When to convert JPG to AVIF
AVIF (AV1 Image File Format) is the most efficient compressed image format available today, typically 30–50% smaller than JPG at equivalent perceptual quality. Converting your existing JPG images to AVIF is one of the highest-impact optimisations you can make to a web project - It reduces bandwidth consumption, cuts CDN costs, and dramatically improves page load times, particularly on mobile connections.
AVIF is supported in Chrome 85+, Firefox 93+, Edge 121+, and Safari 16.4+, meaning it covers the majority of current browser usage. For web developers, serving AVIF via a <picture> element with a JPG fallback gives you maximum performance for supported users without breaking compatibility for legacy browsers.
Streaming platforms, social media companies, and large e-commerce sites have adopted AVIF for their image delivery pipelines because the bandwidth savings at scale are enormous. A site serving 10 million images per day can save tens of terabytes of monthly transfer just by switching from JPG to AVIF.
JPG to AVIF tips
- Use AVIF for hero images and large photographs on modern websites - It offers the best compression-to-quality ratio of any format.
- Pair AVIF with a JPG fallback in the HTML
element for maximum compatibility: browsers that don't support AVIF will use the JPG automatically. - Target quality 60–75% for AVIF - This typically matches JPEG quality 85–90% at 30–50% smaller file size.
- AVIF encoding is slower than WebP or JPEG - Expect slightly longer conversion times for large images.
Why use this JPG to AVIF converter
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Formats involved
JPG – Joint Photographic Experts Group
AVIF – AV1 Image File Format
JPG to AVIF tips
- AVIF delivers 30–50% smaller files than JPG at the same visual quality — use it for any modern web project.
- AVIF encoding is slower than WebP or JPG — factor in a few extra seconds for conversion on large files.
- Browser support is good in Chrome 85+, Firefox 93+, and Safari 16+, but older browsers do not support AVIF.
JPG to AVIF — frequently asked questions
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Maybe you wanted something else?
- If you need wider browser support than AVIF → JPG to WebP
- If you need Apple-native efficiency → JPG to HEIC
- If you want transparency without modern codec → JPG to PNG
- If you want to shrink the JPG without changing format → Compress JPG